Position Summary
AC Hotel & Moxy Dallas is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Cook to help oversee daily kitchen operations while delivering exceptional food quality and service. The Lead Cook will serve as a key member of the culinary team, providing guidance to kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to recipes and food safety standards, and supporting efficient kitchen execution. This position is ideal for a culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and enjoys leading by example.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead and support daily kitchen operations, ensuring food is prepared and presented according to established recipes and brand standards.
- Coordinate food production and workflow to ensure timely service during breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events.
- Train, mentor, and assist cooks and kitchen staff in proper cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen procedures.
- Set up and maintain workstations with the necessary ingredients, equipment, and supplies for service.
- Prepare, cook, and plate menu items while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
- Monitor food quality, taste, and portion control to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
- Inspect ingredients and products for freshness and quality and report any concerns to management.
- Assist with inventory management, receiving deliveries, stocking, and minimizing food waste.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment at all times.
- Support the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage leadership team with menu execution, special events, and operational initiatives.
- Assist with scheduling, shift supervision, and kitchen opening and closing procedures as assigned.
- Foster a collaborative and positive team environment focused on excellence and guest satisfaction.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of culinary experience, with previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience in a hotel, restaurant, resort, or high-volume food service environment.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety regulations.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
Benefits
Peachtree Group provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. We also offer a generous 401(k) retirement match. To support work-life balance, we provide paid holidays and paid time off. Additional benefits include access to our Employee Assistance Program and Associate Emergency Foundation.
Peachtree Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.